October 01, 2012

First of all, congratulations for getting her back to her pre-hospital activities! Now that the activities have increased, chances are the appliance that was fit for the resident at the hospital will not...

Seniors who have experienced episodes of delirium have a significant risk of developing dementia, research suggests.

Although nursing home medical directors might want to do a little research before prescribing a glass of wine at every meal, there is some evidence that seniors who imbibe would suffer fewer falls.

If you do not currently use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) you may want to investigate and consider this excellent option.

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have uncovered a molecular interaction between two cell types that may play a key role in wound healing. Their discovery could lead to quicker wound healing...

Many people with diabetes wear shoes that may contribute to pressure ulcer formation, according to Dutch investigators. Their simple solution: better-designed footwear that actually offloads pressure.

Start by reviewing her resume, if you haven’t already, to get a better idea of her career background. This will probably take more than one discussion.

Long-time nurse managers or directors are the biggest barriers to implementing new evidence-based care practices, a survey finds.

Overcoding or undercoding incontinence in the MDS 3.0 remains a problem in many facilities, an expert cautions.

Up to a quarter of Medicare beneficiaries are spending more than what their total assets are worth in the last years of their lives due to out-of-pocket healthcare costs, researchers say.